Yukon
Dawson City

Technically a town, Dawson City (or Dawson as many refer to it) has a special provision allowing it to use the word "City" in its name for historical reasons.

The town was legally incorporated as a city in 1902, but no longer met the criteria for a city by the 1980s.Signs at the town's boundaries read "Welcome to the Town of the City of Dawson".

Tourism and Gold Mining are at the core of Dawson's economy.There are 8 National Historic Sites of Canada in Dawson including the Dawson Historical Complex, which encompasses the historic core of the town.The Visitor Information Centre should be your first stop here.The friendly staff here have information about everything there is to see and do in this eclectic town.To whet your appetite though, we can tell you that, for a town the size of Dawson, it is packed with things to do and see so make sure you allow enough time in your RV holiday itinerary to fit it all in.

Top 5 Things to Do

Pan for Gold at Bonanza Creek

Roll the Dice at Diamond Tooth Gerties

Sternwheel down the River on the Klondike Spirit

Drive to the Summit of Midnight Dome for a Panoramic View of the City

Take a Flightseeing Trip over Tombstone Park and the Dawson City Area

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Heart of the Klondike Gold Rush

Between 1896 and 1898, Dawson City went from being a small First Nations camp to a thriving city of 40,000 people. It was shortlived but left a history that is Dawson today.

Old Stores and Boardwalk, Dawson City, Yukon. Photo: Government of Yukon

Dawson City Museum. Photo: Government of Yukon

Horse and Cart in Dawson City, Yukon

Burlesque Girls, Dawson City, Yukon. Photo: Government of Yukon

Old Gold Mining Dredge Bonanza Creek near Dawson City, Yukon

Relive the Klondike Gold Rush in Dawson City

A visit to Dawson City in Canada's Yukon Territory is like stepping back in time.Buildings, both restored and in ruins, stand testimony to the towns's colourful story from the great Klondike Gold Rush.Video courtesy of Travel Yukon

Make sure you call in at the visitor centre. It's a great starting point for your visit to Dawson City. The staff are in gold rush costumes and are very helpful with information about things to do and see. Top rate.

Allen Tait

Australia

The town itself is quaint - not unlike similar gold rush towns of the era but the Dawson City Museum impressed us a lot. A good place to learn about Dawson's history.